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This beautiful walk takes in a varied section of the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation, as it meanders through Heybridge, passing industrial areas and then emerging into the countryside. The towpath then reaches the sea lock at Heybridge Basin, before returning to Maldon via the seawall along banks of the River Blackwater. There are lovely views of Maldon’s historic waterfront from the seawall.

View this route on OS Maps: Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation - Heybridge Basin (ordnancesurvey.co.uk)

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  • Accessibility of route - Easy – level walk, with some muddy stretches after rain, so stout walking shoes/boots recommended
  • Circular Route
  • Countryside
  • Easy Route
  • Length of route (miles) - 4.9
  • Typical duration of route - 2hrs

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Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation Heritage Walk - Self-Guided Walk No. 1.4

Type:Guided Walking

Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LE

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What's Nearby

  1. Ironworks Meadow

    Part of the site is accessible via a boardwalk from the footpath leading to the bridge…

    0.12 miles away
  2. Fullbridge Church

    Fullbridge Evangelical Church has been on its present site since 1937, and has its…

    0.13 miles away
  3. Oak Tree Meadow

    The site boasts one of the largest and best equipped children's play sites in the Maldon…

    0.14 miles away
  1. Maldon East and Heybridge Railway Station (Disused)

    Maldon East and Heybridge railway station served the town of Maldon and nearby village…

    0.26 miles away
  2. Home of Myra Sadd Brown / Old Convent

    This Grade II Listed private home (not open to the public) was built in 1880 as a mansion…

    0.28 miles away
  3. Combined Military Services Museum

    An award winning collection of British military artefacts from the English Civil War to…

    0.29 miles away
  4. All Saints' Church, Maldon

    Our doors are open to everybody of all faiths – all are welcome in this house. Come…

    0.29 miles away
  5. Maldon United Reformed Church URC

    The original modest chapel on this site was replaced by this handsome building in 1801.…

    0.31 miles away
  6. Thomas Plume’s Library

    Founded in 1704 this historic library still houses Thomas Plume’s books and his small…

    0.31 miles away
  7. The Maeldune Heritage Centre

    The Maeldune Heritage Centre, set in the beautiful old St Peter's Church, is one of…

    0.32 miles away
  8. The Moot Hall

    This 15th Century former manorial home houses a unique brick spiral staircase, a Georgian…

    0.33 miles away
  9. Maldon War Memorial

    The war memorial in Maldon stands in the High Street outside All Saints Church and is a…

    0.33 miles away
  10. Elms Farm Park

    Consists of meadow, rank vegetation, scrub trees, wet ditches and open water. A man-made…

    0.34 miles away
  11. Leech Memorial Garden

    This attractive site was formerly part of a garden & was donated to Maldon Town Council…

    0.36 miles away
  12. Friary Walled Garden

    It is an old garden site and suffered a period of neglect but is now being cared for by…

    0.39 miles away
  13. Maldon Baptist

    We are a friendly bunch of people who take seriously our responsibility to seek first the…

    0.4 miles away
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  1. Lawling Park Hall

    Address

    Katonia Avenue, Mayland, Essex, CM3 6AD

    Mayland

    This is a large, well equipped recreation ground with good access for cars and pedestrians.

  2. Blackwater Leisure Centre

    Address

    Park Drive, Maldon, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5UR

    Telephone

    01621 851898

    enquiries@blackwaterleisurecentre.org

    Maldon

    At Blackwater Leisure Centre there is a huge range of activities on offer, including swimming, a gym, and fitness and pool classes, including a well-equipped spinning /indoor cycling studio with a variety of spin classes.

  3. Totham Plains

    Address

    The Street, Little Totham, Maldon, CM9 8JG

    Telephone

    01621 891363

    lucy.messent@btinternet.com

    Little Totham

    This large site is registered common land. It is mainly rough grassland with some areas of blackthorn scrub.

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Maltsters Arms PH HeybridgeMaltsters Arms, MaldonThe Maltsters is run by Kathy and Steve and offers a great friendly atmosphere and a good pint of beer. There is a small patio area at the back which is secluded and is partly sheltered.

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